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  • Cultural Wellness Counsellors

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    The Cultural Wellness Counselling team works out of our Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre and supports self-identified Indigenous youth ages 13-24. The Counsellors integrate cultural knowledge, identity, and values with modern counselling practices. Rather than seeing culture and mental health as separate, we recognize that culture is an important part of well-being and identity.…

  • Our Impact

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    Odette Hidalgo

    Every Indigenous young person deserves to grow up connected to who they are. But for too many Indigenous youth in Vancouver, systems of care have failed to provide that safety and connection. Displacement, racism, poverty, and colonial policies continue to shape the realities that young people face every day. Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) exists…

  • Vision

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    Odette Hidalgo

    Empowered Indigenous youth leading and inspiring all Nations

  • Mission

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    Odette Hidalgo

    Urban Native Youth Association is the centre of Indigenous youth excellence, supporting youth on their journeys by amplifying and celebrating their voices.

  • Daniel Cook, Board Member

    Daniel Cook, Board Member

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    Daniel Cook is from the Huu-ay-aht First Nation of the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples on his father’s side, and the Ganada Clan of the Nisga’a on his mother’s side. His work in community organzations includes UNYA’s Native Youth Drop-In Centre, and the Circle of Eagles Lodge Society.

  • Health and Wellness

    Health and Wellness

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    UNYA

    Counselling Services Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre Other Programs

  • Leila Williams

    Leila Williams

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    A long-time participant in programming, Leila Williams’ life and educational experience go far beyond her years.  Leila’s involvement with UNYA goes back to when she was just 12 years old, and began a mentorship with our Mentorship Program. Leila became regularly active at the Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) and participated in one of UNYA’s…

  • Aries Education

    Aries Education

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    The Native Youth Learning Centre (NYLC) is a computer-based learning centre, supporting the personal, educational, and career development of Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30.  Our focus is on helping you gain employment and pursue your education. If you’re not in school right now, we can help you go back, whether that is to junior…

  • Bentwood Box Charity Auction

    Bentwood Box Charity Auction

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    Art That Makes a Difference Eighteen years ago, Indigenous art gallery owner Peter Lattimer began a humble journey to bring together BC Indigenous artists to create bentwood box artwork. What started as a small vision has since grown into the Bentwood Box Charity Auction—an annual live auction event that is now vibrant and highly anticipated,…

  • About

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    unyawpe1dev

    Mission and Vision Our Mission: Urban Native Youth Association is the centre of Indigenous youth excellence, supporting youth on their journeys by amplifying and celebrating their voices. Our Vision: Empowered Indigenous youth leading and inspiring all Nations. Philosophy of Care We recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work best for our youth. The philosophies…